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Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread

Rustic artisan-style bread baked in a Dutch oven with garlic and fresh herbs, featuring a crispy crust and soft airy interior.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add garlic, herbs, water, and oil. Mix to form dough.
  3. Let rest 12-18 hours.
  4. Shape dough and rest 30-45 minutes.
  5. Bake covered at 450°F for 30 minutes.
  6. Bake uncovered 10-15 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra crisp crust, leave bread uncovered for last 15 minutes. Let cool fully before slicing to preserve crumb texture.